Magic Car Ride - Wonder about the world around you

In this episode "Christmas Lights Ride" we explore the world around us with questions like: Do you have a Christmas tree? How many Christmas trees do you count in the windows around you? What are some interesting things people used to put on Christmas trees? Where did glass ornaments come from? Whether it's Christmas or not, we know you will enjoy this one!We'll read an excerpt from a book called "⁠Apple Tree Christmas⁠" by Trinka Hakes Noble. You can support us and the author by purchasing your very own copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or check out the book from your local library.Become a Premium Monthly Subscriber to get a 20% discount on the Requests and Dedications, and to have your child greeted in future episodes we publish.Click on the link below and be sure to select *opt in* for emails so we can contact you to learn your children's names, and offer you the discount code. *LINK COMING SOON*Thanks for listening!

In this episode "Driving through a tunnel" we explore the world around us with questions like: what is the longest tunnel in the world? Do you like driving through tunnels? Did you drive through a tunnel today? What's the difference between a tunnel and a cave?We'll read an excerpt from a book called "A Hole is to Dig" written by Ruth Krauss, illustrated by Maurice Sendak. You can support us and the author by purchasing your very own copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or check out the book from your local library.Become a Premium Monthly Subscriber to get a 20% discount on the Requests and Dedications, and to have your child greeted in future episodes we publish.Click on the link below and be sure to select *opt in* for emails so we can contact you to learn your children's names, and offer you the discount code. *LINK COMING SOON*Thanks for listening!

In this episode "Boom! What makes a Thunderstorm?" we explore the world around us with questions like: what makes a thunderstorm? Why are you safe in the car? What are the signs a thunderstorm is coming? Do you like thunderstorms?We'll read an excerpt from a book called "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" written by Judi Barrett, pictures by Ronald Barrett. You can support us and the author by purchasing your very own copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Become a Premium Monthly Subscriber to get a 20% discount on the Requests and Dedications, and to have your child greeted in future episodes we publish.Click on the link below and be sure to select *opt in* for emails so we can contact you to learn your children's names, and offer you the discount code. *LINK COMING SOON*Thanks for listening!

In this episode "Summer Ride Rainbow Time," we explore the world around us with questions like: what makes a double rainbow? What is it like to go for a ride in the summer? Can it still be summer if it's cool outside?We'll read an excerpt from a book called "Over and Over" by Charlotte Zolotow, with pictures by Garth Williams. You can support us and the author by purchasing your very own copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Become a Premium Monthly Subscriber to get a 20% discount on the Requests and Dedications, and to have your child greeted in future episodes we publish.Click on the link below and be sure to select *opt in* for emails so we can contact you to learn your children's names, and offer you the discount code. *LINK COMING SOON*Thanks for listening!

In this episode "Snacks in the Car," we direct our attention to the world inside of our car with questions all about snacks. Are you allowed to eat snacks in your car? What is a good snack for the car? What snack do you wish you could have in the car? And why does the car smell when you first climb in then stop smelling over time?We'll read a poem from "Little Poems for Tiny Ears" by Lin Oliver, illustrated by Tomie dePaola. You can support us and the author by purchasing your very own copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Become a Premium Monthly Subscriber to get a 20% discount on the Requests and Dedications, and to have your child greeted in future episodes we publish.Click on the link below and be sure to select *opt in* for emails so we can contact you to learn your children's names, and offer you the discount code. *LINK COMING SOON*Thanks for listening!

In this episode "Power Lines and Cherry Pickers," we ask questions about the power lines around us: Do you see power lines around you? Why or why not? What do they look like? What would life be like without power lines?We'll read an excerpt from Virginia Lee Burton's book The Little House. You can support us and the author by purchasing your very own copy ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Become a Premium Monthly Subscriber to get a 20% discount on the Requests and Dedications, and to have your child greeted in future episodes we publish.Click on the link below and be sure to select *opt in* for emails so we can contact you to learn your children's names, and offer you the discount code. *LINK COMING SOON*Thanks for listening!

In this episode we explore some of the questions that came from our listeners. If you want to ask a question, simply leave a comment on an episode when the car is parked.Thanks for listening!

In this episode "Freeways and Wildflowers," we ask questions about riding on the freeway like: What do you not see when you ride on the freeway? Why do we take the freeway so many places? Why do we sometimes not want to ride on the freeway? What do we see wildflowers on the side of the road?We'll read a page from a wonderful book called "Miss Rumphius" by Barbara Cooney. You can pick up your copy of the book here.Become a Premium Monthly Subscriber to get a 20% discount on the Requests and Dedications, and to have your child greeted in future episodes we publish.Click on the link below and be sure to select *opt in* for emails so we can contact you to learn your children's names, and offer you the discount code. *LINK COMING SOON*Thanks for listening!

In this episode "Purple Cars and Cows," we ask questions about cars and their colors: Do you have a purple car? How come most of the cars around you are white, black or gray? Would you want to have a purple car?We'll read a fun poem called "The Purple Cow" by Gelett Burgess. You read this poem for free here.Become a Premium Monthly Subscriber to get a 20% discount on the Requests and Dedications, and to have your child greeted in future episodes we publish.Click on the link below and be sure to select *opt in* for emails so we can contact you to learn your children's names, and offer you the discount code. *LINK COMING SOON*Thanks for listening!

A podcast inspired by children that makes car time educational and rich with discovery. Each episode helps young passengers slow down, observe, and learn about their world, letting their imaginations soar—nurturing their natural sense of wonder, creativity, and love of asking thoughtful questions.